Around the world, rare plants and animals edge toward extinction. As the nation’s largest public power company, TVA is a major land manager in the Southeast, a biodiversity hotspot. That makes the enterprise a leading entity in the protection of plants and animals throughout the Valley region. Read more. Tennessee Valley Authority Photo: TVA
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Southeastern Climbers Coalition is looking for a new Executive Director to lead the organization, and this is the final week to apply. Link to Job Posting. The SCC has led the southeast in stewarding and preserving access to outdoor climbing areas for 30 years, and we are seeking someone to be at the helm and
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For a quarter of a century The Land Trust for Tennessee has been at the forefront of conservation efforts to protect and preserve the natural beauty of Tennessee. To celebrate our 25th, we’re excited to share 25 conservation projects that showcase the diversity of our work. Each project represents a significant step forward in our
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The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) is inviting cyclists to experience Tennessee on 52 new curated road cycling routes that wind their way through the state’s picturesque landscapes. The new program, Bike Tennessee, launched today at BikeTN.com and allows cyclists to engage with the routes using the app Ride with GPS. “From our music
Explore 52 New Scenic Cycling Routes with Bike Tennessee Read More »
A recent article in Drift Travel Magazine features ten waterfalls in Tennessee, eight of which are in or near the Cumberland region. See the article.
Where To Find Tennessee’s Best Waterfalls Read More »
Native plants of all varieties play a vitally important role in our ecosystems. Some native plants, though, go above and beyond by supporting more than their fair share of wildlife, earning them the title of “keystone species”. Native oak trees are a prime example of a keystone species. When you plant an oak tree, you can
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Taking place on the first Saturday in June, the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day is a day of public events aimed at advocacy and trail service. Tens of thousands of hikers, bikers, paddlers, horseback riders, trail clubs, federal and local agencies, land trusts, and businesses come together in partnership to advocate for, maintain, and
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A record number of volunteers recently joined BioBlitz on Raccoon Mountain hiking trails. Participants used an app called iNaturalist to record their observations. For many, this was their first visit to Raccoon Mountain. They identified everything from slime molds and witches’ butter fungus to spiders and birds and beetles and ferns. Read more. Tennessee Valley Authority Photo:
Record Attendance at Raccoon Mountain BioBlitz Read More »
As part of the America the Beautiful initiative, the Biden-Harris administration launched Conservation.gov, a new website that helps connect people with information, tools, resources, and opportunities to support land and water conservation projects in communities across the country. Built through an interagency partnership between the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric
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A standing room only crowd of more than 150 people attended the recent Moccasin Bend forum at the Skyline Loft at Ruby Falls. If you couldn’t attend (or want to revisit your favorite parts), a full recording of the forum is available on National Park Partners’ YouTube channel. Watch the recording. National Park Partners Photo:
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